Suffolk University
- 4 Year
- BOSTON, MA
CollegeGrad School
Suffolk University Reviews
Rating 3.48 out of 5 1,081 reviews
Suffolk is what you make it. If you aren’t playing on getting involved in clubs then it is really difficult. Since there is no campus meeting people is bit hard. The academics were so easy and I personally did not have to try to pass my classes with As. The food is really bad and they do not have food swipes and it all done with points which they don’t give you enough off. I had to ration my meals just to make it to the end of the semester. I am transferring. Do with that what you will.
This will be my first as I will be a freshman in the fall of 2024. As I have toured the school and the overall campus I immediately fell in love and knew I wanted to be part of this community. They had everything I was looking for and everyone seemed very welcoming.
I love the location as everyone does. Suffolk University is a small school so everyone knows everyone, and because of that, there are cliques. The professors are really nice in my opinion, and I think that some peoples opions are extreme when it comes to professors here. The workload is very manageable in my opinion. The Housing is okay, not the most luxurious or prestige, but that’s what you get for the sake of location. The food is a hit or miss. But my overall experience here is something I wouldn't trade anything for.
I’ve made friends, which is nice. My experience with professors so far has been very mixed, but I’ve had a few that I would love to take a class with again. I have many criticisms of admin tactics, the treatment of non-sport clubs, and so on — not to mention the dining or PD — but, overall, it’s decent enough.
My first year at Suffolk University was a completely different experience than my second. Last year, I was finding myself, figuring out what I wanted to study, etc. This year, I am confident in my major and minors, have met great friends, and am confident in myself.
My overall experience with Suffolk has been okay. There is more that could be improved on in regards to academics, student community, and the overall buildings in which the university lives. I think that there is a lot of work that has not been done, and the programs that are mainly focused on here are Law and Business. If you are looking into the arts, I don't recommend this school for that, even though programs are accredited, the professors are hit or miss and for the price you pay, its not worth it.
As a first-year, Student- Athlete at Suffolk University, my experience of college has had its ups and downs. I moved from Michigan to Boston for the city life, great educational opportunity, and for the commitment to play volleyball. While transitioning into college, I found studying more demanding and class work more rigors. At first it was a challenge and an intimidation. Finding a balance between athletics, class-work and my social life was overwhelming. However, the community of Suffolk offered many resolutions and opportunities for help. The ability to have access to Tutoring was a great advantage in my eyes and thoroughly helped me excel academically. Suffolk's ability to be inclusive and resourceful shined bright this year. I also enjoyed being a part of the Honors Program. The program held multiple events that brought together Honors students through fun crafts to educational opportunities. These events allowed me to navigate my through college effectively and progressively.
Suffolk is a great school that is diverse, however students are not the most accepting. I had repeated encounters with students from Spain being racist to Asian students out of nowhere in elevators or the library and they continued despite being called out. Professors are overall great, but need to understand life happens. I had an A in a course and was still forced to sit and take a final (the last of my last semester) with the threat of automatically failing even though I communicated with a professor and had proof I found a family member passed away the day before. It really ruined my memories of my college experience for a while.
I enjoyed the location of Suffolk University being right in the city. However because there is no campus it was hard to meet new friends and build real bonds with other people. The classes were okay but I definitely had some professors that I had a hard time learning from. Overall my experience was average and could have been better if there was a greater sense of community.
Here at Suffolk University, the food is not the best, but it is okay and definitely tolerable. The athletics are nothing crazy. There isn't much school spirit. The party scene is good but that is mostly because of the surrounding schools and their parties.
Suffolk University has been above all, the most welcoming institution to me for both my academic and personal needs. I may have only been here for one full semester so far, but I am confident when I say that my school has helped me open up many opportunities for myself and my career that I didn't even know were possible. I've had incredible career development opportunities from attending alumni panels in my major, to internship opportunities readily available for when the time is right for me. I look forward to seeing my faculty members each day because I know they care about me as a student and want to see me succeed as a I pursue my interests and produce work that shows them what I'm capable of. My peers and successors cheer me on, and I'm happy that I have found a place where I fit in and have a good community supporting me. Suffolk University takes pride in fostering an environment that is diverse, equitable and inclusive to all, and from my experience this has all been true.
Suffolk is great. However, has plenty of hidden fees which make pricing insane. Additionally, some professors at Suffolk are literally insane.
I swear I came out dumber than when I entered. The school is infamous for having a super low retention rate; I remember having an ethics class were most students were saying they attended here because they were rejected elsewhere (also my case, from BU but wanted to still be in Boston…big mistake)
I am planning on attending Suffolk University in the fall if 2024. I’ve been to a campus visit, virtual meeting, and I keep up with their social media pages. Before going to Suffolk I already know that their communication and involvement in their community is one of their best assets. As well as their location, right in the center of Boston. I already feel confident that I will fit right in at Suffolk other than learning my way around the city!
so far the campus is beautiful, the students there are amazing and welcoming as well as the diversity in the school is amazing. the way the buildings are clean and look nice makes me feel better about going there. as well as how easy it is to commute and being able to have things around me just minutes away so I can experience life as well as academics and living in the middle of Boston really helps with connections. the programs at Suffolk are also very interesting. it is also a really good school that has my interests in clubs and minors which many other schools don't which i like how Suffolk has those things for me.
My time at Suffolk University has been great. I love being right in the city. All of my classes have been great, I've learned a lot and have enjoyed everything about Suffolk University!
Suffolk University has been a great place for me to continue my education in a very central area. Being a night time student and working full time allowed me to live independently while pursuing a career. The hybrid approach of online and in person is great to accommodate for my schedule. I feel like the professors care and I have learned a lot from my J.D. path so far
I really like my classes and educational experience. But there are some things that I've learned since coming here that are super upsetting. The normalized sexism in and out of the classroom of the IR(international relations) department was not at all ok and I've heard so many horror stories from upperclassmen. Also there is no campus life unless you join a sorority or actively try to meet people it's abnormally difficult. We don't have a campus so it's a little more dangerous than other colleges.
A good school if you love being in the city, it's location is the best quality of the school. The Professors are great and very friendly. I will say that the food is not good, but there is so many good places to eat in Boston.
I am very happy here! I feel like many colleges have the same issues as us: the Resident Life department being slow and unaccommodating, not having enough money to fund certain opportunities, having to work a little harder than High School to find a community, but all things considered, Suffolk is a great school.